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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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