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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in e-learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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