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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these exciting new open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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