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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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