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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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