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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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