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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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