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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these open educational undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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