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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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