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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these interesting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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