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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online education technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Aland to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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