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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Educators want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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