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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning enable learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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