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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology have enabled students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Guernsey to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Academics want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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