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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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