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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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