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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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