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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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