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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these exciting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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