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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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