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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these open educational endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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