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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic education technology enable learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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