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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to be more aware of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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