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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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