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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. People want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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