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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that learning technology institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Belize to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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