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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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