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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Universities want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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