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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Students want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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