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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in e-learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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