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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these promising new open educational ventures. People want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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