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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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