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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic educational technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping 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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