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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Peru to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and many other participants would like to better grasp these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Students want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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