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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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