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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in digital education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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