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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning have enabled students all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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