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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in digital education technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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