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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Bermuda to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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