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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online education are empowering humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better comprehend these compelling new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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