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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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