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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology are enabling people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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