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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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