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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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