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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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