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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Reddit to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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