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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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