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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Nauru to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these significant new open education experiments. Professors want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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