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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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