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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high student 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 growing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better perceive these intriguing new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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