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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions certify that lecturers 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 teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Academics want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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