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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in electronic education technology make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better grasp these open educational ventures. Instructors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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