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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic educational technology have empowered people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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