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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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