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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology enable people all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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