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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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