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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic educational technology have enabled people all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. People want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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