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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in online learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Navassa Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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