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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational ventures. Researchers want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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