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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in elearning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Students want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)