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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education initiatives. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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