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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online education have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Tonga to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to understand these interesting new open education experiments. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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