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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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