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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in e-learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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