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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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