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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these intriguing new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers 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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