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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic education technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better grasp these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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