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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Facebook to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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