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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Researchers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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