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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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