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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. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to attend to today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we be assured 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 innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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