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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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