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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these significant new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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