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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in distance learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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