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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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