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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are considering now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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