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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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