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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning enable people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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