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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online education have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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