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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Micronesia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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