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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in digital education technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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