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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better understand these new open education experiments. Instructors want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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