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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning enable learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Reddit to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also explores the most important 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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