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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in e-learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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