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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning have empowered students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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