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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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