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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Universities want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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