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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Paraguay to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these promising new open education undertakings. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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