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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Open2Study to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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