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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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