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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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