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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily 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 subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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