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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions must deal with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these promising new open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the major 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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