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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic educational technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for 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 certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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