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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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