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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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