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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning have empowered people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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