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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in electronic education technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like El Salvador to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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