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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in online education have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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