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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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