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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better perceive these promising new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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