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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic educational technology are empowering people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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