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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning are providing the means for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these compelling new open education ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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