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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in online education technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these significant new open education experiments. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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