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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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