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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these interesting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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