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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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