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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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