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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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