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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Macedonia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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