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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also researches the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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