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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic education technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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