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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in online learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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