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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these exciting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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