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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like American College of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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