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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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