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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in elearning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these compelling new open education endeavours. Students want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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