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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning are empowering people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This interesting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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