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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic education technology enable learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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