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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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