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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Corporations want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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