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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning technology have empowered learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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