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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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