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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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