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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these fascinating new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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