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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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