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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Educators want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the most important 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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