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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in digital education technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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