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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in elearning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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