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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these open education experiments. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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