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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally 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 variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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