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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Chile to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these important new open education ventures. Scientists want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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