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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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