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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these significant new open educational experiments. Students want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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