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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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