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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Tumblr to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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