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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently 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 issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these open education ventures. Teachers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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