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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in online education are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these compelling new open education initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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