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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the 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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