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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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