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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these significant new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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