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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Trainers want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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