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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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