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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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