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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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