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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these promising new open education experiments. Corporations want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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