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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Peter I Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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