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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in digital education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Nauru to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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