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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Educators want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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