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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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