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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better grasp these interesting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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