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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Tumblr to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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