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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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