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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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