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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better understand these new open education endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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