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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in online learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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