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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like openHPI to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these promising new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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