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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning have empowered people all over the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Netherlands to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these interesting new open education ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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