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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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