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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in digital education technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Jersey to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better comprehend these intriguing new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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