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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Mexico to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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