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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. People want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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