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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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