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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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