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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in digital education technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are considering today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Dominica to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Lecturers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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