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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning make it possible for humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are considering now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like China, People's Republic of to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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