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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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