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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning technology have empowered people all over the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Netherlands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better comprehend these promising new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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