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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in e-learning have enabled students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these open educational initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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