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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Bermuda to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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