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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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