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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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