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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online education technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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