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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better perceive these important new open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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