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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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