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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ecuador to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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