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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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