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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better understand these significant new open educational ventures. Trainers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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