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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in e-learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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