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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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