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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Niue to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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