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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Greece to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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