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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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