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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these new open education ventures. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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