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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Universities want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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