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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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