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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in elearning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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