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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these promising new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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