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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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