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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are considering today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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