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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning technology have empowered people all over the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Professors want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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