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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better comprehend these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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