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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online education technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are dealing with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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