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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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