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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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