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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning have enabled students all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these open educational ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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