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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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