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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Netherlands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational experiments. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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