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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider now that online education technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Students want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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