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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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