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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. People want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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