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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in elearning enable students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these new open education initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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