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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Twitter to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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