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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in digital education technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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