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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better understand these promising new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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