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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Educators want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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