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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Reddit to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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