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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in digital education technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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