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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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