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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in online learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Professors want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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