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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning are empowering people all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these interesting new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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