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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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