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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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