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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online education technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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