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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Facebook to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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