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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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