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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online education technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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