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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these new open educational ventures. People want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This amazing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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