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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better comprehend these significant new open education experiments. Academics want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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