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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Professors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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