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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in online learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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