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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these exciting new open education experiments. Academics want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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