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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these important new open educational endeavours. People want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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