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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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