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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Andorra to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also investigates 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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