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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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