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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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