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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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