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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Teachers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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