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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students all around the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better grasp these compelling new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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