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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic educational technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these promising new open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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