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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online education make it possible for students all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Montenegro to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Teachers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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