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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like South Ossetia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these open educational experiments. People want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also studies the major 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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