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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Trainers want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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