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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these new open educational ventures. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also discusses the key 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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