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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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