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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic educational technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Educators want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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