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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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