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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Brazil to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these open education experiments. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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