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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like India to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Students want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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