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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Students want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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