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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Trainers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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