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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in online education technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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