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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in electronic education technology are enabling students all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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