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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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