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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online education make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better perceive these important new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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