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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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