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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these significant new open education ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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