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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these significant new open education experiments. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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