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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Everybody wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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