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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in digital education technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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