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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Students and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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