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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Elidaemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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