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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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