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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to be more aware of these significant new open education experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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