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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better perceive these new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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