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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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