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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in elearning are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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