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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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