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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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