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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning technology enable students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Open2Study to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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