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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online education have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Tokelau to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Scholars want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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