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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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