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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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