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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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