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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to be more aware of these open education ventures. Scholars want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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