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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning have enabled people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these promising new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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