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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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