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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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