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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Academics want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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