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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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