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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education experiments. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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