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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Aland to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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