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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online education technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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