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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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