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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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