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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in digital education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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