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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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