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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these promising new open educational endeavours. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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