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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these exciting new open education undertakings. Students want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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