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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in digital education technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Peru to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Teachers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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