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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like New Caledonia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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