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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in online learning have empowered people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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