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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic educational technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these important new open educational ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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