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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in digital education technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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