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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these important new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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