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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online education technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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