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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better grasp these intriguing new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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