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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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