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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning enable learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Everyone wants to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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