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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better grasp these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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