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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Students want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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