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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in e-learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This book also articulates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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