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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational initiatives. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also examines 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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