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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in elearning technology have enabled students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations have to consider today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Students want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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