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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning technology are enabling learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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