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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these important new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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