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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like El Salvador to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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