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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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