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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Students want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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