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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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