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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning are empowering people all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ross Dependency to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to understand these compelling new open education experiments. Scientists want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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