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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in elearning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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