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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Professors want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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