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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology enable learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open educational ventures. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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