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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. People want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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