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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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