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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Angola to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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