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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Professors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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