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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are considering today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these significant new open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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