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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better grasp these promising new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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