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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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