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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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