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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning are enabling learners all over the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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