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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Estonia to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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