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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in digital education technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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