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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online education are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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