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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these open educational undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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