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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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