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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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