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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these promising new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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