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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology enable people all over the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Martinique to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. People want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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