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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better understand these open education undertakings. Educators want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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