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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in electronic education technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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