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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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