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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in online learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these new open education experiments. Academics want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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