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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Gibraltar to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Students want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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