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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in online learning have provided the means for students all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Professors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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