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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better perceive these exciting new open educational experiments. Students want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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