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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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