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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these important new open education undertakings. Universities want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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