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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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