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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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