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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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