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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. People want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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