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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online education technology are empowering humans all over the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better grasp these exciting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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