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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online education technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are typically 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 many subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Brazil to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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