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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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