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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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