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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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