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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in e-learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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