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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Chad to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education initiatives. Universities want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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