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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in elearning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Educators want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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