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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online education have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Open2Study to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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