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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Montserrat to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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