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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open education endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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