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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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