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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these interesting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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