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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in online learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Aruba to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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