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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online education technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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