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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these interesting new open education endeavours. Universities want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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