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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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