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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in elearning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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