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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in digital education technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational ventures. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes 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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