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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in online learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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