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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in elearning make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Universities want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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