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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic education technology are enabling students all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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