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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in online learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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