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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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