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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online education are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Netherlands to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these compelling new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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