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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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