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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Twitter to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational experiments. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also investigates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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