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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Guernsey to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these promising new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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