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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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