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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational ventures. Students want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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