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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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