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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic educational technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these exciting new open education ventures. Professors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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