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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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