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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these promising new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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