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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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