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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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