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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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