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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning have enabled students all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Aland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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