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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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