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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online education technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Micronesia to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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