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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these important new open education ventures. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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