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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these compelling new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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