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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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