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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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