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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Syria to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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