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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning are enabling humans all over the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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