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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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