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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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