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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Researchers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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