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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also examines the most important 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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