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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Madagascar to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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