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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these interesting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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