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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic education technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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