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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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