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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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