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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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