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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational ventures. People want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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