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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for students 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 many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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