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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning are empowering students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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