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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Trainers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire 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 issues. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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