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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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