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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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