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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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