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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open education undertakings. Educators want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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