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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to understand these open educational endeavours. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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