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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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