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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ross Dependency to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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