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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This definitive new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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