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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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