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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education ventures. Instructors want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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