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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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