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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in e-learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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