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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better understand these important new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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