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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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