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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these fascinating new open education undertakings. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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