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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these significant new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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