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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these promising new open educational endeavours. People want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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