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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology enable humans all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better perceive these open education undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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