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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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