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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Niger to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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