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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are considering today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Dominica to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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