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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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