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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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