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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning enable learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better understand these new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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