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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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