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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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