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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This amazing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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