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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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