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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online education technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better perceive these new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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