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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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