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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? How can teachers manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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