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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Niue to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better understand these exciting new open education ventures. Researchers want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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