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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Bouvet Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the most important 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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