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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in electronic education technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. People want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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