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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in online learning are empowering humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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