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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also deals with 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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