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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in e-learning enable people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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