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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to understand these important new open education endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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