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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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