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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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