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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in digital education technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Universities want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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