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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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