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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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