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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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