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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like India to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these exciting new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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