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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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