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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Guam to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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