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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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