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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning have provided the means for students all over the world to take online courses. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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