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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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