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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these new open education endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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