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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in digital education technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Greece to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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