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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these promising new open educational ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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