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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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