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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education enable humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Monaco to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better perceive these interesting new open education initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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