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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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