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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in e-learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Students want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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