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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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