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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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