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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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