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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in electronic education technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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