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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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