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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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