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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better perceive these intriguing new open education ventures. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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