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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Educators want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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