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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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