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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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