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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like New Caledonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also deals with the major 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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