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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in e-learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open education undertakings. Educators want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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