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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Paraguay to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education