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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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