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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology enable students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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