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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Estonia to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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