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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in learning technology enable students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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