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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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