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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online education have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these exciting new open education ventures. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also discusses the key 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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