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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning technology have empowered people all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Queen Maud Land to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these fascinating new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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