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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these significant new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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