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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to understand these exciting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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