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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Syria to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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