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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these open education endeavours. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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