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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to take classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. People want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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