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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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