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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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