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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better grasp these important new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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