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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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