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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online education are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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