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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better comprehend these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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