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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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