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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. People want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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