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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in online education make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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