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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to understand these significant new open education ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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