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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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