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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these promising new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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