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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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