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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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