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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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