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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Universities want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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