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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Reddit to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Students want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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