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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these significant new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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