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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education ventures. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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