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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open educational endeavours. Academics want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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