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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in electronic educational technology enable learners all over the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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