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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning make it possible for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Palau to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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