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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Jersey to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better perceive these interesting new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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