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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning make it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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