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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are considering now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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