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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education endeavours. People want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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