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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Montserrat to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to understand these open educational initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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