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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to be more aware of these compelling new open educational ventures. People want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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