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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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