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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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