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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these open educational endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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