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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning enable humans in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Trainers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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