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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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