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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Students want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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