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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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